Mista Silva, Kaniva, Estee Blu, DJ P Montana, DJ Funkz

If you’re an urban music artist looking for the edge in raising your profile and perfecting your sound, or a lover of grime who wants to know what it takes to work with the likes of Skepta, JME, Ghetts and Dizzee, make sure you head to Urban Development’s industry takeover day at Roundhouse Rising Festival.

Urban Development are a music development organisation dedicated to the growth of urban music in Britain and they’re teaming up with leading youth lifestyle platform Complex UK to bring together key players in the business to delve into the past, present and future of grime. The day will also offer the opportunity to play your music to A&R professionals from top labels including Universal Music UK, Polydor and XL Recordings.

The day will culminate in a live music showcase illustrating the full spectrum of grime music with performances from afrobeat artist and MOBO nominee Mista Silva, acclaimed rapper Kaniva, Roundhouse Resident Artist neo, soul/R&B singer Estée Blu, plus sets from the influential DJs P Montana and DJ Funkz.